Security devices for products

Abstract

A security device for protecting objects from theft or unauthorized removal includes a first component configured to be fixed to an object and a second component configured to be removably secured to the first component. The second component includes an alarming mechanism configured to be armed prior to the second component being secured to the first component. The alarming mechanism may include one or more actuating mechanisms that actuate the alarming mechanism. In certain embodiments the second component is configured to slidably engage the first component. In other embodiments, the security device further includes a cable having an end attached to the first component or the second component.

That which is claimed is: 
     
       1. A security device comprising:
 a housing configured to be attached to an object; and 
 an alarming mechanism at least partially contained by the housing, wherein the alarming mechanism comprises at least one actuation mechanism, and wherein the at least one actuation mechanism is configured to sense both vertical displacement and translation of the housing relative to the object. 
 
     
     
       2. The security device of  claim 1 , wherein the alarming mechanism comprises a plurality of actuation mechanisms. 
     
     
       3. The security device of  claim 2 , wherein one of the actuation mechanisms comprises a plunger switch and the other actuation mechanism comprises a rotatable member. 
     
     
       4. The security device of  claim 2 , wherein the plurality of actuation mechanisms are integrated into a single actuation component. 
     
     
       5. The security device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one actuation mechanism comprises a rotatable plunger switch. 
     
     
       6. The security device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one actuation mechanism comprises a plunger. 
     
     
       7. The security device of  claim 1 , further comprising a carrier configured to be fixed to the object, and wherein the housing is configured to be removably secured to the carrier, and wherein the alarming mechanism is configured to be armed prior to the housing being secured to the carrier. 
     
     
       8. The security device of  claim 1 , further comprising a cable attached to the housing and configured to extend at least partially about the object. 
     
     
       9. The security device of  claim 8 , wherein the cable comprises at least one conductor in electrical communication with the alarming mechanism, and wherein the alarming mechanism is configured to detect an interruption in a signal transmitted through the at least one conductor. 
     
     
       10. The security device of  claim 8 , wherein the cable is a mechanical cable. 
     
     
       11. The security device of  claim 8 , wherein a length of the cable is adjustable. 
     
     
       12. The security device of  claim 1 , further comprising a key operable for disarming the alarming mechanism. 
     
     
       13. The security device of  claim 1 , further comprising an alarm configured to generate an audio and/or a visual alarm signal in response to removal of the housing from the object. 
     
     
       14. A method for securing an object comprising:
 attaching a housing to an object, the housing comprising an alarming mechanism, wherein the alarming mechanism comprises at least one actuation mechanism, and wherein the at least one actuation mechanism is configured to sense both vertical displacement and translation of the housing relative to the object. 
 
     
     
       15. The method of  claim 14 , further comprising extending a cable attached to the housing at least partially about the object. 
     
     
       16. The method of  claim 14 , wherein extending comprising wrapping the cable circumferentially about the object. 
     
     
       17. The method of  claim 15 , further comprising disarming the alarming mechanism with a key. 
     
     
       18. A security device comprising:
 a housing configured to be attached to an object; and 
 an alarming mechanism at least partially contained by the housing, wherein the alarming mechanism comprises a rotatable plunger switch configured to sense both vertical displacement and translation of the housing relative to the object. 
 
     
     
       19. The security device of  claim 18 , further comprising a cable attached to the housing and configured to extend at least partially about the object. 
     
     
       20. The security device of  claim 18 , wherein a length of the cable is adjustable.